Three tons of Colorado rose granite are tucked behind the poles flying the American, Colorado, and Pirate flag. It is on the west side of Englewood High School. Many current students know it’s there, but few know its significance. It is the Veterans Memorial. It was built in 2014 and is engraved with the five seals from the branches of the military. Carved into the face of the granite is the slogan, “They served to protect our freedom.” If you want to know who ‘they’ are, just look down. Nearly 300 bricks are laid in a five-sided polygon etched with the names of Englewood High School students who have served in the military. In the story below, EHS Media students researched names on the individual bricks and shared their stories.
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Honoring EHS Veterans
On this November 11, 2024, we dig into the lives of Englewood High School students who served our country
October 15, 2024
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